Fig 1.
The tic tac action showing both the approach (left) and push off (right) components. After the approach run, the performer leaps towards the angled wall board, pushing off with one leg to redirect their movement, aiming to land as far as possible away from the board.
Table 1.
Training programme utilised across the 8-week intervention period.
Exercise “B2” determined by the assigned intervention group. *Rear foot elevated.
Table 2.
APRE protocol for 6RM and load adjustments for set 4.
Table 3.
Pre- and post-intervention descriptive test results according to group (mean and standard deviation).
Table 4.
Mean pre-post intervention differences and associated within group and between group Cohen’s d ES values according to group and physical performance test.
Fig 2.
Individual mean pre-post CMJ height (cm) according to intervention group.
Fig 3.
Individual mean eccentric deceleration impulse (N.s) measures from the participants’ pre-post CMJ trials according to intervention group.
Fig 4.
Individual mean concentric force (N) measures from participants’ pre-post CMJ trials according to intervention group.
Fig 5.
Individual mean pre-post intervention SJ height (cm) according to intervention group.
Fig 6.
Individual mean pre-post intervention reactive strength index scores (m/s) obtained from HJ 10-to-5 test protocol.
Fig 7.
Individual mean pre-post intervention relative peak vertical force derived from the IMTP.
Fig 8.
Individual mean pre-post intervention 0-10m sprint times according to intervention group.
Fig 9.
Individual mean pre-post intervention 5-10-5 change-of-direction speed times according to intervention group.